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Mathematics Teacher Jeb Britton graduated from StC in 1999 and has been an educator at StC’s Upper School for the past eight years. Following his graduation from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2003, Britton pursued an education in teaching, which he’s dedicated himself to for 21 years. He’s an avid basketball fan, varsity team coach and a true Saint.
Where do you find your inspiration as an educator?
I think it’s the relationships that I build with my students. There are the light bulb moments and the “ah-ha” moments that motivate me as an educator, but ultimately, it’s the relationships that hopefully will carry on for years to come that I enjoy the most.
What's it like being both an alumnus and educator at StC?
The teachers I had when I was here inspired me to take on the role I’ve occupied for 20-plus years. The wonderful sense of community that I experienced as a student is the same today now working as a teacher.
What is one of your favorite StC memories?
At the beginning of my seventh grade year, we had our first practice with the boy choir and I was having a hard time singing the warm up. I stayed after practice for a few minutes and discovered my voice had changed so much that summer, I now was a second bass. To sing that year, Hope Erb, who was the choir director at the time, made special arrangements for me to join the Upper School Glee Club. Her willingness to do this allowed me to travel to France and England with the choirs that year and was one of my most memorable experiences as a student.
Do you have any good alumni memories you can share?
Jim Jump stopped by the math office last year to chat for a few minutes and mentioned he was thinking about making a trip to UNC-Chapel Hill to have dinner with some of his former advisees. Having graduated from Carolina, I asked if I could join him on the trip. We drove down, met nine alumni for dinner and had a great night. I loved doing it so much that I did it again this year. It was awesome to reconnect with my former students.
Favorite dining hall dish?
The pizza rolls! I really enjoy them.
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